Religion and the LGBTQ community.

[Celledora]

There are many religions that are homophobic and transphobic towards members of the LGBTQ community saying that 'it's not god's will.' to them I say, 'was it's god's will for you to be hateful towards a large section of the human race?' God doesn't hate anyone, that's like, his thing.
I think that it's horrible that some people are so hateful.
what are your thoughts on this?

[Vassenor]

There are many religions that are homophobic and transphobic towards members of the LGBTQ community saying that 'it's not god's will.' to them I say, 'was it's god's will for you to be hateful towards a large section of the human race?' God doesn't hate anyone, that's like, his thing.
what are your thoughts on this?

Is this coming off the back of Pope Francis saying that homosexuality is indeed God's will?

[Celledora]

There are many religions that are homophobic and transphobic towards members of the LGBTQ community saying that 'it's not god's will.' to them I say, 'was it's god's will for you to be hateful towards a large section of the human race?' God doesn't hate anyone, that's like, his thing.
what are your thoughts on this?

Is this coming off the back of Pope Francis saying that homosexuality is indeed God's will?

no, it's just stuff that I've heard on the streets, I didn't do any particular research.

[The Parkus Empire]

I don't think God has emotions

[United Muscovite Nations]

Homosexuality is sinful, but it is something that should be dealt with pastorally, in private between priest and parishioner, and there shouldn't be shame in admitting to such inclinations.

[Celledora]

Homosexuality is sinful, but it is something that should be dealt with pastorally, in private between priest and parishioner, and there shouldn't be shame in admitting to such inclinations.

homosexuality is not sinful, it is just the way people are.

[The Parkus Empire]

Homosexuality is sinful, but it is something that should be dealt with pastorally, in private between priest and parishioner, and there shouldn't be shame in admitting to such inclinations.

homosexuality is not sinful, it is just the way people are.

People are sinful. :^)

[Hiral]

Homosexuality is sinful, but it is something that should be dealt with pastorally, in private between priest and parishioner, and there shouldn't be shame in admitting to such inclinations.

homosexuality is not sinful, it is just the way people are.

The people are sinful because of their homosexuality

[Celledora]

homosexuality is not sinful, it is just the way people are.

People are sinful. :^)

people in general do kind of suck, but members of the LGBTQ community do not suck any more than straight people.

[Sahansahiye Iran]

I consider myself a very devout and religious person but I have no problem with homosexuality. I'm bisexual myself and my faith has no strict prohibitions on homosexuality like the Abrahamic religions.

[Dylar]

People are sinful. :^)

people in general do kind of suck, but members of the LGBTQ community do not suck any more than straight people.

And you are correct, but they are still sinful regardless.

[The Parkus Empire]

People are sinful. :^)

people in general do kind of suck, but members of the LGBTQ community do not suck any more than straight people.

I don't involve myself with such activities personally, but I think it is certainly possible

[Celledora]

homosexuality is not sinful, it is just the way people are.

The people are sinful because of their homosexuality

I say no. I am a member of the LGBTQ community and I find it extremely rude that people are being consistently homophobic.

[Bienenhalde]

There are many religions that are homophobic and transphobic towards members of the LGBTQ community saying that 'it's not god's will.' to them I say, 'was it's god's will for you to be hateful towards a large section of the human race?' God doesn't hate anyone, that's like, his thing.
I think that it's horrible that some people are so hateful.
what are your thoughts on this?

You are correct to say that God does not hate anyone. But he certainly disapproves of certain actions, and that is where the theological debate comes into the picture.

[Dylar]

The people are sinful because of their homosexuality

I say no. I am a member of the LGBTQ community and I find it extremely rude that people are being consistently homophobic.

And I'm a liar from time to time. Is it liarphobic if I am constantly being told that lying is a sin and I shouldn't do it?

[Thermodolia]

I don't think God has emotions

Pretty much this. Emotions are a uniquely human thing especially guilt which many animals don’t have

[Sahansahiye Iran]

I say no. I am a member of the LGBTQ community and I find it extremely rude that people are being consistently homophobic.

And I'm a liar from time to time. Is it liarphobic if I am constantly being told that lying is a sin and I shouldn't do it?

Homosexuality isn't a choice. Lying is.

[Reikoku]

Homophobia is a big problem in religion, though its dying down as information spreads and people more and more become aware that homosexuality is not sinful or a choice, just a normal sexual orientation that harms no one. I know of a couple of churches which accept gay people, which gives me hope.

[Terrasian]

Is this coming off the back of Pope Francis saying that homosexuality is indeed God's will?

no, it's just stuff that I've heard on the streets, I didn't do any particular research.

It's his will that we are how we are, is it not?

[Zone 71]

I say no. I am a member of the LGBTQ community and I find it extremely rude that people are being consistently homophobic.

And I'm a liar from time to time. Is it liarphobic if I am constantly being told that lying is a sin and I shouldn't do it?

Lying is a voluntary action. Homosexuality is a form of sexual identity coming from genetics. That is a terrible analogy. Your point is moot.

[Purgatio]

I say no. I am a member of the LGBTQ community and I find it extremely rude that people are being consistently homophobic.

And I'm a liar from time to time. Is it liarphobic if I am constantly being told that lying is a sin and I shouldn't do it?

Lying is absolutely a choice, but the weight of scientific evidence makes it crystal-clear that homosexuality is biological and innate, if you consider homosexuality sinful you are hating an entire section of the population who were born exactly that way

[Dylar]

And I'm a liar from time to time. Is it liarphobic if I am constantly being told that lying is a sin and I shouldn't do it?

Lying is a voluntary action. Homosexuality is a form of sexual identity coming from genetics. That is a terrible analogy. Your point is moot.

Not really. Homosexual acts such as dating, gay marriage, or gay sex are entirely voluntary. And that is sinful. Homosexual inclinations, as in simply being attracted to the same sex is not a sin as long as you are not acting upon it.

[Sahansahiye Iran]

Homophobia is a big problem in religion, though its dying down as information spreads and people more and more become aware that homosexuality is not sinful or a choice, just a normal sexual orientation that harms no one. I know of a couple of churches which accept gay people, which gives me hope.

Aye. My sister-in-law's Methodist church has 4 gay members and they're treated pretty well. It's just a few of the older congregation who try their shit.

[Celledora]

Homophobia is a big problem in religion, though its dying down as information spreads and people more and more become aware that homosexuality is not sinful or a choice, just a normal sexual orientation that harms no one. I know of a couple of churches which accept gay people, which gives me hope.

that is great!

[The Parkus Empire]

Homophobia is a big problem in religion, though its dying down as information spreads and people more and more become aware that homosexuality is not sinful or a choice, just a normal sexual orientation that harms no one. I know of a couple of churches which accept gay people, which gives me hope.

Mainline Protestantism supports it strongly